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Historical Items

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Item 1054

Jewett Corn Shop, 1925

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1925 Location: Norridgewock Media: Photographic print

Item 1045

Threshing crew, Jewett Farm, 1913

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1913-08-14 Location: Norridgewock Media: Photographic print

Item 1052

George H. Jewett, ca. 1920

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1920 Media: Photographic print

Online Exhibits

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Dressing Up, Standing Out, Fitting In

Adorning oneself to look one's "best" has varied over time, gender, economic class, and by event. Adornments suggest one's sense of identity and one's intent to stand out or fit in.

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Maine Eats: the food revolution starts here

From Maine's iconic lobsters, blueberries, potatoes, apples, and maple syrup, to local favorites like poutine, baked beans, red hot dogs, Italian sandwiches, and Whoopie Pies, Maine's identity and economy are inextricably linked to food. Sourcing food, preparing food, and eating food are all part of the heartbeat of Maine's culture and economy. Now, a food revolution is taking us back to our roots in Maine: to the traditional sources, preparation, and pleasures of eating food that have sustained Mainers for millennia.

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Eternal Images: Photographing Childhood

From the earliest days of photography doting parents from across Maine sought to capture images of their young children. The studio photographs often reflect the families' images of themselves and their status or desired status.